Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Ohio · RFC region · PJM
Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 16,056 homes in Ohio. Its residential customers pay an average of 22.04¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 23% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend.
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Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $110.20 | $46.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $220.40 | $64.25 |
| 1,500 kWh | $330.60 | $81.75 |
| 2,000 kWh | $440.80 | $99.25 |
*Residential rate schedule (effective 2015-04-01, $22.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential rate schedule | 2015-04-01 | $22.00 | 4.95¢ first 500 kWh, 3.50¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +36% change in the average residential rate (15.09¢ → 20.48¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 995 | 206 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 3.19 | 1.26 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 5 hr 12 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 995 | 130 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 27 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinton | 946 | 92 | 1,555 | 2025-02-06 |
| Meigs | 840 | 102 | 4,459 | 2025-12-14 |
| Pike | 689 | 124 | 2,667 | 2025-12-02 |
| Gallia | 337 | 57 | 1,722 | 2025-04-15 |
| Athens | 297 | 58 | 2,989 | 2025-02-06 |
| Lawrence | 278 | 58 | 2,112 | 2025-10-18 |
| Jackson | 276 | 61 | 1,504 | 2025-02-06 |
| Ross | 224 | 63 | 3,206 | 2025-04-29 |
| Scioto | 212 | 76 | 3,370 | 2025-11-08 |
Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op service area
Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op serves 9 counties in Ohio and 65 ZIP codes.
Athens, Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Pike, Ross, Scioto, Vinton
Cities: Athens, Chillicothe, Ironton, Wheelersburg, Jackson, Wellston, Nelsonville, Waverly, South Point, Gallipolis, The Plains, Burlington, Middleport, Coal Grove, North Fork Village, Pomeroy, McArthur, Franklin Furnace, Oak Hill, Sciotodale, Chauncey
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 16,056 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 24.87¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 14.50¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $50,346,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 249,407 MWh |
| Peak demand | 59 MW summer · 79 MW winter |
| Line losses | 9.0% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 2502 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 22.04¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 21% above the Ohio average of 18.25¢ and 23% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $241 a month. The average Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op home uses 1,092 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $220.
How many customers does Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op have?
Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op serves 16,056 residential customers and 18,703 customers in total in Ohio, across 9 counties.
How reliable is Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op customer was without power for 16 hr 35 min (SAIDI) over 3.19 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 16 hr 35 min. The Ohio average was 3 hr 26 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op before making decisions.